A Former Manga Artist Turned Doomsday Oracle
Ryo Tatsuki, a retired Japanese manga artist, has unexpectedly become a global sensation—not for her art, but for her chilling predictions of world events. Best known today as the “Baba Vanga of Japan,” Tatsuki has captivated online audiences for decades thanks to a growing list of apparently accurate premonitions. With her latest vision pointing to a catastrophic tsunami in July 2025, curiosity and concern have spiked once again.
Her warnings have gained traction far beyond Japan, with social media users, conspiracy theorists, and even curious scientists paying attention—either out of genuine fear or simple fascination. Could one woman’s dreams really predict the future?
Who Is Ryo Tatsuki?
Ryo Tatsuki began her career in Japan’s manga industry, quietly publishing short comics while maintaining a passion for documenting her dreams. These weren’t ordinary dreams, however. According to Tatsuki, since the 1980s, she has been experiencing vivid premonitions during sleep—visions of natural disasters, celebrity deaths, and global shifts. Intrigued and disturbed by their intensity, she began recording them in a detailed dream diary.
In 1999, Tatsuki compiled these dreams into a manga titled The Future I Saw (未来のうらない), which has since become a cult classic among those fascinated by the intersection of art, spirituality, and prediction. The comic isn’t structured like a typical manga; instead, it’s a chronological, visual account of her dream journal. Each entry depicts a future event she claims to have foreseen—some of which later came true, at least according to her followers.
Though largely forgotten for a time, The Future I Saw resurfaced online in the 2010s, as people began noticing strange parallels between her visions and real-world disasters. The result? Tatsuki went from being a niche artist to a revered—or feared—oracle figure on the internet.
The Predictions That Made Headlines
Tatsuki’s following is largely rooted in the accuracy of a handful of her prophecies. Here are the most notable:
- Freddie Mercury’s Death (1991): She reportedly dreamt of the Queen frontman's passing months before he succumbed to AIDS-related illness.
- The 1995 Kobe Earthquake: One of Japan’s most devastating earthquakes, claiming over 6,000 lives, allegedly appeared in her dreams years prior.
- The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami: Her manga includes the phrase “March 2011 Great Disaster Comes,” which many point to as a striking prediction of the 9.0 magnitude quake and subsequent nuclear meltdown in Fukushima.
- The COVID-19 Pandemic: In a full edition of her manga, she described a “new virus” peaking in 2020 and returning around a decade later—something that’s now interpreted as a reference to COVID-19 and possible future mutations.
- Princess Diana’s Death: Some reports also claim she predicted Diana’s fatal crash in 1997, though this particular entry is more debated.
The accuracy of these predictions remains a source of controversy. Critics argue that vague or poetic language leaves room for broad interpretation, while supporters insist the consistency and timing are too eerie to ignore.
A New Warning: July 2025 Mega-Tsunami
In recent months, Tatsuki has returned to the spotlight with a stark new prophecy—one that has gripped public imagination: a mega-tsunami set to hit Japan and its neighbours in July 2025.
According to her dream, the disaster begins with the Pacific Ocean to the south of Japan “boiling”, with enormous bubbles rising to the surface—an ominous image she believes signals an underwater volcanic eruption. This, in turn, would trigger a tsunami said to be three times more powerful than the 2011 wave that devastated Tōhoku.
The area of concern is strikingly specific. In her vision, the epicentre of destruction lies in a diamond-shaped region encompassing the Northern Mariana Islands, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia. She also described seeing two dragon-like figures swimming toward the zone—an image that some followers later linked to similar formations seen on undersea topographic maps near Hawaii.
Science Responds: Real Threat or Psychic Folklore?
Unsurprisingly, scientists remain sceptical. No current geological data points to an imminent mega-tsunami in 2025. However, experts do agree on one thing: Japan is inherently vulnerable.
Located on the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, the country lies near several major fault lines, including the Nankai Trough—a region long expected to produce a catastrophic earthquake. Japanese seismologists have repeatedly warned of the need for national preparedness, especially along coastal zones.
While Tatsuki’s visions lack scientific basis, some researchers are open to studying unusual patterns in collective dreams or subconscious behaviours, noting that the brain might pick up on subtle environmental cues long before instruments do. Still, this sits more in the realm of speculative psychology than mainstream science.
The Internet Reacts: From Panic to Parody
Tatsuki’s tsunami prophecy quickly went viral after being rediscovered on social media platforms such as TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Reddit. Responses ranged from genuine concern to morbid humour. Some users referred to her as “Japan’s Simpsons” for her uncanny foresight, while others sarcastically said they “welcomed the cleansing” if the disaster were real.
One comment read: “If the dragon-shaped zone gets hit, I'm buying every manga she ever published.” Another joked: “Her diary is just the Death Note but for natural disasters.”
Still, amid the jokes and memes, a smaller community of dedicated followers continues to track her dreams. Some even attempt to verify them against geological data, forming grassroots networks that combine science, folklore, and internet detective work.
Between Vision and Reality
Whether or not Ryo Tatsuki’s prophecy for July 2025 comes true, her story taps into something deeper: a cultural and psychological desire to make sense of chaos. In a world that increasingly feels unpredictable—rattled by climate disasters, pandemics, and global unrest—her dream diary offers a peculiar kind of structure. Even if based on intuition rather than evidence, it gives form to the fears that many quietly hold.
As the date of the supposed disaster draws near, one thing is certain: the legend of Ryo Tatsuki isn’t going away. Her manga, The Future I Saw, continues to spread online, drawing in curious readers and doomsday watchers alike. For some, it’s art. For others, a warning. And for many, simply an eerie coincidence they can’t quite ignore.
Whether you believe in premonitions or just enjoy a good mystery, if you’re even a little superstitious, it might be wise to postpone that Japan trip—just in case. So, what do you think? Are these warnings worth worrying about, or just wild coincidences? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media & various cross-references for context.
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