| Cover | Jul. 25, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | S-3/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | Amendment No. 1 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Kartoon Studios, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001355848 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-4118216 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 190 N. Canon Drive, 4th Fl. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Beverly Hills |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90210 |
| City Area Code | (310) |
| Local Phone Number | 273-4222 |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer |
| Entity Small Business | true |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
