Japanese production manager and assistant director who worked on Dragon Ball films and episodes. Notably produced Cooler's Revenge and assisted with five additional Dragon Ball theatrical releases.
Suenaga served as production manager for Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, a fan-favorite theatrical release that introduced the ruthless Cooler saga. He contributed as assistant director to Dragon Ball Z episodes 36 and 44, handling critical moments in the narrative. Beyond Cooler's Revenge, he held production roles on Lord Slug, The World's Strongest, Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, and Curse of the Blood Rubies, spanning six theatrical films across the franchise's history.
Suenaga's role as production manager and assistant director demonstrates the infrastructure demands of Dragon Ball theatrical releases. Production managers coordinate crews, budgets, and timelines while assistant directors support the director's vision and manage technical aspects of filming. His work across multiple Dragon Ball films shows sustained involvement in the franchise's most ambitious projects.
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