Ryo Tatsuki’s vivid dreams have thrust her into an unlikely spotlight. The retired manga artist, now 70, has become Japan’s answer to famed mystic Baba Vanga after claiming her nightmares predict future disasters. Her latest warning – a catastrophic July 2025 tsunami – is causing panic despite complete lack of scientific backing.
Tatsuki’s journey to fame began quietly in the 1980s when she started recording her unusual dreams. These became the basis for her 1999 manga book, which gained little attention until the 2011 tsunami matched one of her vague references. Since then, her reputation has snowballed, with followers crediting her for predicting everything from Princess Diana’s death to COVID-19 – claims that often fall apart under scrutiny.
The current prediction describes the Pacific Ocean “boiling” south of Japan, triggering a tsunami three times worse than 2011’s tragedy. While seismologists confirm no unusual activity supports this forecast, the damage to Japan’s tourism industry is already measurable. Travel agencies report significant booking drops, proving how powerfully fear spreads in our connected world – regardless of facts.
