Genie

Cheerful genie with the power to grant wishes

The genie of the magic lamp appearing in Disney movie 'Aladdin'. Possesses the ability to grant up to three wishes of his master and dreams of freedom.

Quotes

  • You ain't never had a friend like me!
  • Phenomenal cosmic power... itty bitty living space.
  • Ten thousand years will give you such a crick in the neck!
  • Excited? Are you kidding? I love excitement!
  • Three wishes, but there are exceptions!
  • I'm out of the lamp, baby! Freedom, woo hoo!

Trivia

  • The character was shaped by Robin Williams' ad-libs.
  • Wish restrictions are killing, psychological manipulation of love, resurrection of the dead, increasing the number of wishes, and canceling wishes—five in total.
  • It's said that his magic power weakened slightly after gaining freedom.
  • There are scenes where he transforms into numerous Disney characters.
  • The Japanese dub has been voiced by Koichi Yamadera for many years.
  • The live-action Genie was played by Will Smith.

Alternate names

Genie Lamp Genie Magic Genie

Tags

Disney Genie Aladdin Magic Lamp Genie Comedy Friendship Transformation Wishes

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Profile

Species
Lamp Genie
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has blue skin and floats as a genie. Can change into various forms with diverse transformation abilities. The long lower body fades like smoke, emerging from inside the lamp.
Height
About 200cm (form changes possible)
Weight
unknown
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blue
Distinguishing features
  • Blue skin
  • Smoke-like lower body
  • Large ears
  • Beard
Iconic items
  • Magic Lamp
  • Magic Carpet
  • Golden Armbands
  • Blue skin
  • Magic Wand (frequently used during transformations)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Extremely cheerful and full of humor, very curious and talkative. Desires freedom while being loyal to his master and valuing friendship highly. Enjoys witty banter and lighthearted jokes.
Keywords
  • Cheerful
  • Loyal
  • Loves transforming
  • Full of humor
  • Desire for freedom
  • Very curious
  • Kind
  • Deeply friendly
Motto
"Your master's wishes are absolute!"
Talents
  • Magical transformation
  • Power to grant wishes
  • Improvisational talk
  • Multitalented (disguise, impressions)
  • Space manipulation
Skills
  • All magic as the genie of the magic lamp
  • Transforming others
  • Housework magic
  • Trick performances
  • Comedy acting
Motivation
To gain freedom and protect his friendship with Aladdin.
Habits
Instantly transforms into various forms and occasionally speaks rapidly in a rush.
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Transforming, Telling jokes
Favorite places
Agrabah, World travel
Favorite colors
Blue
Disliked situations
Having freedom taken away, Killing, Wish restrictions, Being confined in the lamp

History

Backstory
Genie of the magic lamp, an omnipotent genie who can grant any three wishes of the lamp's owner. However, there are restrictions such as inability to kill, psychologically manipulate love, or resurrect the dead. Has served successive lamp owners and desperately desires his own freedom. Meets Aladdin and nurtures a friendship.
Debut date
November 25, 1992
Work title
Aladdin
Media type
Movie

Meeting Aladdin

Significant event
Meeting Aladdin
Description
Becomes Aladdin's master by granting the wishes after Aladdin rubbed the magic lamp.

Gaining Freedom

Significant event
Gaining Freedom
Description
Aladdin uses his final wish to free Genie, allowing him to become unbound from the lamp.

Jafar's Return

Significant event
Jafar's Return
Description
Continues to play an active role as a comrade even after gaining freedom. Also experienced a period as Jafar's subordinate.

Live-Action Movie Appearance

Significant event
Live-Action Movie Appearance
Description
In the 2020 live-action movie version, portrayed by Will Smith, showcasing new appeal.

Relationships

Aladdin

Best friend

Built a deep friendship beyond master-servant with his master Aladdin, which became the trigger for gaining freedom.

Jasmine

Ally

Recognized as Genie's friend as the princess of the Agrabah kingdom.

Jafar

Rival

Villain and enemy who targeted the magical power possessed by Genie.

Aladdin Musketeers

Aladdin Musketeers: unknown

Media appearances

Aladdin (1992)

Movie / Protagonist

1992 theatrical release

Aladdin and the Return of Jafar

Movie / Protagonist

1996 video release

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Movie / Protagonist

1996 video release

Aladdin's Great Adventure

Anime / Protagonist

1994 TV series

Aladdin (live-action)

Movie / Protagonist

2019 theatrical release

Tokyo DisneySea Magic Lamp Theater

Event / Mascot

2001 onward

Kingdom Hearts series

Game / Supporting

2002 onward

Voice cast and creators

Koichi Yamadera

Voice actor
Koichi Yamadera
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, theatrical version, live-action dub
Notes
current / Popular for high-energy performance

Robin Williams

Voice actor
Robin Williams
Language
English
Version or series
1992 theatrical version
Notes
firstGen / Iconic performance full of ad-libs

Dan Castellaneta

Voice actor
Dan Castellaneta
Language
English
Version or series
Return of Jafar and others
Notes
Successor role

Will Smith

Voice actor
Will Smith
Language
English
Version or series
2019 live-action version
Notes
New take on Genie

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Original author

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Creator name
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Role
Animation studio

The Walt Disney Company

Creator name
The Walt Disney Company
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Genie plush

Item name
Genie plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Genie figure

Item name
Genie figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Magic Lamp Theater merchandise

Item name
Magic Lamp Theater merchandise
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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