Post-effective amendment to a registration statement that is not immediately effective upon filing

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
May 15, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name Genius Brands International, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001355848    
Document Type POS AM    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2018    
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 Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 16,713,372
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   8,516,969  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018