Regal Academy is an Italian animated series co-created by Iginio Straffi and Joanne Lee. The series was produced by the Rainbow studio, which is co-owned by Straffi and Viacom. Viacom's Nickelodeon channels broadcast Regal Academy worldwide, while Rai YoYo aired the series in Italy. It premiered on Rai YoYo on May 22, 2016, and on Nickelodeon U.S. on August 13, 2016.