Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, who famously claimed to have predicted the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in her 1999 work "The Future I Saw" (私が見た未来), has sparked widespread panic with her latest prediction of a "mega disaster" on July 5, 2025. Her prophecy, which gained traction online, has drawn significant attention, prompting Japanese authorities to issue clarifications dismissing the claims as lacking scientific basis.
Tatsuki, who initially gained recognition for her career in shojo manga, has long claimed to experience prophetic dreams. She recorded these visions in "The Future I Saw," which included a chilling prediction on its cover stating, "A great disaster will occur in March 2011." This apparent foresight has since fueled public fascination with her work.
In 2021, Tatsuki released a revised version of her manga to address misinformation circulating online. However, the book's tagline, "The true great disaster will occur in July 2025," only fueled further speculation and panic. To clarify her intentions, Tatsuki recently published a new book, "The Angel's Testament" (天使の遺言), where she revised her stance, stating that "July 5 does not necessarily mean something major will happen."
Speaking about the predicted date, Tatsuki explained: "Based on my past experiences, I guessed something might happen on that day. I vaguely recall saying it, but it may have been included hurriedly during a tight schedule."She further denied the specific significance of July 5, emphasizing that the date of her dreams does not guarantee the timing of actual events.
In response to the panic, a senior official at Japan's Meteorological Agency, addressed the rumors in a June 13 press conference, emphasizing that: "Earthquakes can occur anywhere, at any time in Japan. Citizens should always be prepared. Current scientific knowledge cannot predict the exact date, time, location, or magnitude of an earthquake. Any such claims should be treated as hoaxes."
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