Season 403 (Genie & Boy)

403rd Season of Genie & Boy premiered on Nickelodeon on October 4, 2002 and ended on May 23, 2003. This season covers on the loss of Serena, adventuring, and the myth of the Demodragons. The season took somewhat a lighter tone though still had serious moments. The season is the last to have Terra as part of the main group and introduced the new genie members Nicole, Samaya, Reina, & Kitty to the group at the end of the season.

Production
Genie & Boy was renewed for Season 403 on March 7, 2002, Production of the season began in June 2002, starting this season, Serena was no longer part of the main cast fearing that ratings would go down, Nickelodeon felt maybe a slightly lighter tone this season would work out however they didn't want the season to be too lighter and still want serious and strong stuff happening. In September 2002, It was announced new genies would be adding to the main cast.

Synopsis
After the loss Serena, Jenie, Leo and the others try to continue on without her, however things feel and get complicated as new villainous group comes in known as Blood Council which want to collect mysterious Genie items around the world. While afterwards, The Genies become Pirates and tackle swashbuckling adventures looking for Genie's Pearl. Dr. Blood, Morgiana and a mysterious cult have dedicated to bring back the King Of The Underworld with the help of a Demodragon named Kavaxas.

Characters

 * Jenie
 * Leo
 * Marina
 * Terra
 * Shock
 * Trinity
 * Jasmine
 * Nini
 * Nunu
 * Faith
 * Asaya
 * Kennedy
 * Lisa
 * Mistress Novara
 * Nicole
 * Samaya
 * Reina
 * Kitty
 * Frost
 * Serena
 * Morgiana
 * Dr. Blood
 * Kavaxas

Episodes

 * 1) I'm Here
 * 2) The Adventurers
 * 3) No In Snow Like Snow Creature
 * 4) Safari Genies
 * 5) No Fear
 * 6) The Blood
 * 7) Gone With The Twins
 * 8) I'm Done
 * 9) Spellbound
 * 10) Glitch
 * 11) The Amusement Scare

Mini-Episodes

 * 1) Saving The Trees
 * 2) Planting
 * 3) Snowbrawl
 * 4) Genie's New Pet Shop
 * 5) Runaway Dog
 * 6) Happy Pet's Day

Openings

 * I'm Here - Morning Musume (Episodes 1-12)
 * Genie's Pirate Island - Morning Musume (Episodes 13-16)
 * AS FOR ONE DAY - Morning Musume (Episodes 17-28)

Endings

 * Pure LOVER - Morning Musume (Episodes 1-12)
 * Jewelry Box - Morning Musume (Episodes 13-16)
 * Never Forget (ROCK Version) - Morning Musume (Episodes 17-28)

Others

 * Hang In There! - Morning Musume (Mini-Episodes 1-3) Opening & Ending (Instrumental)
 * Hey Future! - Morning Musume (Mini-Episodes 4-6) Opening & Ending (Instrumental)

Home Media
Genie & Boy The Complete 403rd Season was released on May 17, 2007 by Paramount Home Entertainment

Trivia

 * First season not have Serena part of the main group since Season 396 however Serena does return in the mini-episodes and the Season finale.
 * Last season to have Terra as part of main group.
 * While Nicole was introduced last season she was more a recurring character, this season is the first to have part of main cast.
 * The ratings for this season actually were high.
 * This season originally was going to have 26 Episodes but later went up to 28.