Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Aug. 14, 2012
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name Genius Brands International, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001355848  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2012
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   71,912,617
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012