Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hiroi Oji

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Subject has been unsourced since 2008. While his works may be notable, the notability does not seem to extend to him. ∞陣内Jinnai 23:21, 17 November 2011 (UTC)

:Note: This debate has been included in the list of Anime and manga-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 01:26, 18 November 2011 (UTC)

:Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 01:27, 18 November 2011 (UTC)

• Keep http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=308 Check the news. This one [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-14/event-held-to-mark-last-sakura-wars-musical-in-august] is ample coverage. This person is clearly notable for their work. Dream Focus 01:36, 19 November 2011 (UTC)

• Nobody is disputing the notability of Sakura Wars, but notability doesn't automatically transfer just because a series is notable.∞陣内Jinnai 03:45, 19 November 2011 (UTC)
• Has played a significant role in a notable work, thus the person is notable. Look at how many notable things they have been a part of. Dream Focus 06:56, 19 November 2011 (UTC)
• Keep. Satisfies GNG by making "a widely recognized contribution that is part of the enduring historical record in his or her specific field". Sakura Wars is a core part of the gaming world, spawning manga, anime, and even a themed cafe, among other things. I'll try looking for sources. Tokyogirl79 (talk) 08:57, 19 November 2011 (UTC)tokyogirl79

::*Comment: I found some articles about him, but I'll post them on the talk page of the article.Tokyogirl79 (talk) 09:06, 19 November 2011 (UTC)tokyogirl79

• Comment: No point doing anything till after the AfD, but his family name is Hiroi so the article (if kept) should be moved to Ōji Hiroi. Shiroi Hane (talk) 17:22, 23 November 2011 (UTC)

• Keep Robjp21019 (talk) 22:55, 24 November 2011 (UTC)

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