Iyanu
Iyanu

TV Show spotlight

Iyanu

2026
TV Show
Returning Series
2 Seasons
English

Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.

Insights

Director: N/AGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

The animated series, based on the Dark Horse comic book series of the same name, follows the adventures of 16-year-old Esther Agbara, who discovers her divine superpowers. She must protect Nigeria from the "Weight of the World," a force of ancient deities and formidable foes.

Critical Reception

As "Iyanu" is an upcoming animated series, critical reception and audience scores are not yet available. However, the source comic book series has garnered positive attention for its unique premise, cultural representation, and engaging storytelling.

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Fun Fact

The series is based on the "Iyanu, Child of Wonder" comic book series created by Roye Okupe, who also serves as an executive producer and writer for the show.

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TriceratopsAU

TriceratopsAU

My rating: **1/10** There is **no diversity** in this show. I turned on this show for my kids and had to turn it off because there is no diversity at all in the show. I don't understand why the show runners decided to be **non-inclus...