Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Mar. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Cover [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Genius Brands International, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001355848    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2020    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity a Voluntary Filer No    
Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV    
File Number 000-54389    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 460,858,761
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   300,321,658  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag false