Suzuna Takamura is a Japanese manga artist and illustrator, primarily recognized as the original creator behind the four-panel manga series Okashi na Sabaku no Suna to Manu. Takamura debuted this work via social media in 2019, and the series later began formal serialization on the LINE Manga platform starting December 22, 2020. The manga centers on the daily lives of two cats, Suna and Manu, who reside in an unusual desert landscape where the sand is made of sugar instead of typical granules. The narrative is noted for its wordplay and puns, which are central to its comedic identity, with the Japanese title itself containing a phonetic play on terms for sand and sugar.

The work was adapted into a television anime that premiered on February 13, 2021, broadcasting on TV Aichi and Kansai TV as part of the Chara@Koebu and Otoitachi programming blocks. For the anime production, Takamura was credited as the original creator and also served as the character designer. Additionally, Takamura is listed as the chief animation director for the series, indicating a hands-on role in supervising the visual translation of the original art into animation. The adaptation was produced under the direction of Yuji Nagatani at Kachidoki Studio, with Nippon Animation also involved in the production.

Takamura's artistic identity is closely tied to simple, character-driven comedy featuring animal protagonists in surreal environments. The core dynamic of Okashi na Sabaku no Suna to Manu, involving two contrasting feline characters, showcases a style focused on expressive, minimalist designs that translate effectively from a four-panel comic strip format to television animation. The creator's path from social media publication to a serialized manga and a televised anime adaptation represents a modern trajectory for manga artists, leveraging online platforms for initial exposure before securing traditional publishing and broadcast deals.