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Eichi Sorano - Biography

Eiichi Sorano was born on January 1, 1975 in Kumamoto, Japan. His interest in manga was evident from an early age. He often drew comics and characters inspired by the work of other artists. His talent and passion for drawing became apparent in his school years.

After graduating from high school, Eiichi went to college in Oita, where he studied animation and art. This education became the foundation for his future mangaki career.

Eiichi's career began in 1996 when his manga "Wanted!" was published in Weekly Shonen Jump, one of the most popular manga magazines in Japan. It was his first big success, but the real breakthrough came with the start of work on "Van Peace" in 1997.

"Van Peace" has become one of the most popular and influential manga and anime in the world. The plot about the search for treasure "One Piece" and the adventures of the team of Solomon's Hat won the hearts of millions of fans. The manga was successful both in Japan and beyond.

Eiichi Sorano was a huge influence on manga and animation with his unique characters, complex plots and dynamic battle scenes. "Van Peace" became the standard of shonen manga (for boys) and influenced many other manga and anime.

The series has also become a symbol of Japanese culture and has many fans around the world. Her success helped spread manga and animation outside Japan.