Izumi Sasaki is a manga artist known for illustrating the manga adaptation of the fantasy series The Cat and the Dragon. Sasaki’s work on the series began in September 2017, with the manga serialized on Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Web platform. The manga is based on a light novel series written by Amara with illustrations by Mai Ōkuma, which itself originated as a web novel on the user-generated site Shōsetsuka ni Narō.

As the artist for the manga, Sasaki is responsible for translating the original story and character concepts into the visual language of comics. The manga has been compiled into multiple tankōbon volumes, with twelve volumes released as of November 2025. The growing popularity of the series is reflected in its circulation, which surpassed one million copies by April 2025. The series has also been adapted into an anime television series, set to premiere in July 2026, further establishing its presence across different media.

The Cat and the Dragon tells the story of a dragon raised by cats, exploring themes of family, identity, and coexistence between different beings within a fantasy setting. Through the manga adaptation, Sasaki contributes to the visual storytelling of this world, depicting its characters and the dynamic between the dragon and its feline companions. Information regarding Sasaki’s background, other works, or broader artistic identity is not documented in available sources.