At the center of speculation was Ryo Tatsuki, a manga artist known for his book The future I saw: complete edition. Originally serialized from 1994 to 1998 and compiled in 1999, the manga gained notoriety after its coverage included the chilling phrase: “A serious disaster will take place in March 2011” – subsequently interpreted as a reference to the devastating earthquake of the great Eastern Japan.
In the 2024 release of the “Complete edition”, Tatsuki’s publisher included a new preface claiming to have experienced another prophetic dream during a trip to India. According to the book, Tatsuki imagined the peaceful ocean near southern Japan who got up threateningly, with the floor of the sea that divided and causing a huge tsunami. According to reports, he saw the exact date: 5 July 2025 and feared that this “real disaster” would also exceed 2011 in scale.
The sketch that accompanies the prophecy noticed that Tatsuki had the dream at 4:18 on 5 July 2021. His description placed the epicenter between Japan and the Philippines, hitting not only Japan but also Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
When an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit the Tokara islands, south of Kyushu, in the exact date scheduled, fear has increased. Over 2,200 tremors had been recorded in the region for June and July, adding fuel to the fire. However, tsunami or catastrophic event have not occurred.
The Japanese meteorological agency (JMA) firmly rejected the prophecy, affirming, “Earthquakes cannot be foreseen with current science”, And labe viral statements as foundation voices. However, the agency recognized that seismic activity in the Tokara region remains volatile and urged the public to remain alert.
In fact, natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, typhones, strong rains and snow storms are frequent in Japan. Earthquakes are particularly feared because of their unpredictability. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who climbed power 38 years after entering politics for the first time, underwent criticism after the main loss of his party in the recent elections of the Councilors’ Chamber. One of its distinctive policies – the establishment of a “catastrophes management agency” – aims to simplify the response to Japan catastrophes. Public broadcasters such as NHK regularly interrupt the programming for meteorological and disasters, underlining Japan’s profound awareness of the preparation for catastrophes.
Although no disaster materialized, Tatsuki’s message may have had a deeper meaning. In his book, he wrote: “The important thing is to be prepared. It starts now to think about how to live after a disaster. Recognize the importance of acting today.” In a nation constantly threatened by nature, that request for readiness is always relevant.
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