Audience are on the edge of their seats awaiting on what lies ahead for the iconic Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, but while they wait, a new successor has claimed the spotlight. According to Screenrant, HBO gives a confirmation that the hit animated fantasy superhero series, Iyanu is returning for a second season. The series is based solely on the graphic novel of the same name and is produced by the showrunner Roye Okupe (Malika: Warrior Queen, WindMaker Volume 1).

The plot of series focuses on the journey of Iyanu, voiced by Serah Johnson (Professor T.E.E and the Problem Solvers), who obtained superpowers and joined forces with Biyi, voiced by Okey Jude (Red Butterflies, The Governor’s Daughter) and Toye, voiced by Samuel Kugbiyi (Pari Leto, Jabalata) to discover the truth behind the evil of the homeland. Stated by Screenrant, the previous season finale ended with the trio fighting against the people of the deep and facing in a final confrontation with Chancellor Nuro, voiced by Femi Sowooli and the Fallen One, voiced by Lord Frank (Sylvia, Superstar).

Reported by Screenrant, the confirmation indicates that the first half of the second season is scheduled to premiere on March 22, and a sequel movie is also in production, set to debut in the summer. The series has been praised for its truthful representation of Nigerian culture and has been described as a wonderful blend of Avatar and Black Panther. This new season will surely present new challenges for the team to overcome.

As the live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s second season is currently in its post production in Netflix, the animated series goes to show that the same spirit is transcending beyond a single franchise. While the audience awaits  on the second season debut, the previous season of Iyanu is available to stream on HBO Max.