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IYANU (CARTOON)
Premieres Saturday, April 5
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
4/5/25
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STATUS:
new this spring (yet to premiere) |
TIME SLOT:
saturdays from 9:30 AM-10:00 AM EST |
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (13 episodes) |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
two-season/26-episode order |
DESCRIPTION:
(from Warner Bros. Discovery's press release, February 2025) The highly anticipated Cartoon Network animated series IYANU will debut SUNDAY, APRIL 6 on Max, following the April 5 debut on Cartoon Network. The official trailer giving audiences another glimpse into the captivating story based on Nigerian culture and mythology has also been released. Adapted from Roye Okupe's graphic novel series "Iyanu: Child of Wonder," published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics (the powerhouse behind "The Umbrella Academy" and "Hellboy"), the series is helmed by Roye Okupe himself, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now serves as Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner. The series is produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, a leading Black-owned animation studio in North America. Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. While studying history and ancient arts, she yearns for a normal life - until a looming threat awakens divine powers not seen since the legendary Age of Wonders. Accompanied by newfound friends Biyi, Toye, and a magical leopard named Ekun, Iyanu sets out to uncover the source of this evil, unlocking her destiny along the way. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori
· Blossom Chukwujekwu as Kanfo
· Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani
· Okey Jude as Biyi
· Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye
· Serah Johnson as Iyanu
· Shaffy Bello as Emi - The One Mother
· Stella Damasus as Sewa
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Brandon Easton as EP
· David Steward II as EP
· Doug Schwalbe as EP
· Erica Dupuis as EP
· Matt Heath as EP
· Roye Okupe as BOOK/CRTR/DIR/EP
· Ryan Haidarian as EP
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GENRE(S):
· based on a comic book
· comedy (all)
· comedy (animated)
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Dark Horse Entertainment
· Forefront Media Group
· Impact X Capital
· Lion Forge Entertainment
· YouNeek Studios
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