The novel ends after 9 volumes, published over a decade, but without anything that might be considered a traditional conclusion.

After two more volumes, Garland began a second series of memoirs based on his diary.

The series was not a financial success and the list ceased after just ten volumes the same year it began.

After six volumes, it was announced that the series would now be released in season sets, starting with season 4.

Takahashi finished the manga after twenty years and four volumes in March 2007.

After six volumes in the initial "Book of" series, the books were popular enough to warrant sequels to each volume.

But these first paperback reissues met with poor sales after only four volumes, and the planned series was canceled.

It was cancelled after 12 volumes in 2007, but is set to come back in 2011.

The original series ended in 2007 after 258 volumes.

This character disappeared from the series after only 24 volumes.