Gustav is a small-scale, independently produced animated comedy-crime series created by Daniel Fuenmayor Ledesma, released online around March 22, 2024. It’s a companion project to Ledesma’s earlier self-produced animated series Violy Gets Grounded. Because this is an independently distributed project with very little mainstream press coverage, most details below come directly from the show’s own credits (IMDb, YouTube) rather than third-party entertainment press — we note this openly rather than overstating what can be verified.
Quick Facts
| Title | Gustav |
| Director | Daniel Fuenmayor Ledesma |
| Writers | Daniel Fuenmayor Ledesma, Francisco Ortiz Lemus |
| Genre | Animation, Crime, Comedy |
| Release Date | March 22, 2024 |
| Distribution | Independent / online release |
| Cast | Gustav Novikov, Marcus Sobolevsky Novikov, Irina Richardson |
| Composer | Francisco Ortiz Lemus (“Francisco Universe”) |
Who Composed the Gustav Soundtrack?
Francisco Ortiz Lemus, credited under the name Francisco Universe, is listed as the composer for Gustav. He’s a Mexico-based animator, cartoonist, and multi-hyphenate creator who also co-writes and works on Daniel Fuenmayor Ledesma’s other independent animated projects. Beyond the show’s own credits, we could not independently verify additional biographical or discography details through mainstream music-industry sources, so we’re presenting this credit as-stated rather than padding it with unconfirmed claims.
Gustav Soundtrack – Songs List
| Song | Artist | Note |
| Dragonspiral Tower (from Pokémon Black and White) | The Zame | In-show music placement; a fan cover/arrangement of the Nintendo/Game Freak video game theme, not an original Gustav composition |
This is the only song placement we can confirm for the series at this time. As an independently produced show, Gustav does not currently have a commercially released soundtrack album.
Where to Watch Gustav
Gustav is distributed independently online rather than through a major streaming platform. You can find episodes and trailers via the creators’ own YouTube channel. For similar animated titles with wider distribution, browse our TV soundtrack hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Gustav?
Francisco Ortiz Lemus, credited as Francisco Universe, is listed as the composer. As an independent production, further verified details about the score are limited.
Is there an official Gustav soundtrack album?
No commercially released soundtrack album exists for Gustav as of this writing.
What song from Pokémon appears in Gustav?
An arrangement of “Dragonspiral Tower” from Pokémon Black and White, credited to The Zame, appears as an in-show music placement.
Where can I watch Gustav?
Gustav is distributed independently online rather than on a major streaming service; episodes are available through the creators’ own channels.
Who created Gustav?
Gustav was directed by Daniel Fuenmayor Ledesma and co-written with Francisco Ortiz Lemus, who also composed its music.
Is Gustav related to Violy Gets Grounded?
Yes. Gustav comes from the same independent creative team behind Violy Gets Grounded, an earlier self-produced animated series by Daniel Fuenmayor Ledesma.
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