Is Iyanu coming back?

Iyanu is currently airing on Cartoon Network; the next episode airs 2026-05-16. The series is in its second season, which began on March 21, 2026, and will conclude on May 23, 2026. The show has been ongoing since its premiere on April 5, 2025, and continues to be available for viewers.

Iyanu is an animated action, adventure, and fantasy series that was a story set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. It follows a brave young orphan named Iyanu, who discovers she has divine powers linked to Nigerian culture, music, and mythology. As she and her friends Biyi, Toye, and a magical leopard named Ekun confront an emerging evil, she uncovers her true destiny and the history of her world. The series explores themes of bravery and self-discovery within a richly imagined mythological setting.

The cast includes Serah Johnson as Iyanu, Okey Jude as Biyi, Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye, and Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori. Ekun is voiced by Babajide Oyekunle. The show has a rating of 5.5 on TVMaze and each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.