Manga artist Ryo Tatsuki releases new book addressing earthquake prophecy

Renowned Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, famous for her eerily accurate disaster premonitions, published her newest manga on June 15. 

The book seeks to clarify her controversial prophecy about a potential catastrophic event in July 2025 from her previous work, The Future I Saw. 

Tatsuki explains that the specific time of 4.18am mentioned in her earlier book referred to when she had the prophetic dream, not the actual predicted disaster time. 

She also reveals the provocative phrase "the real catastrophe is in July 2025!" was added by editors for marketing impact rather than being her exact words.  

Visions of a global catastrophe  

Tatsuki shares details from her vivid "tsunami dream" that suggest potential worldwide implications. The dream featured three wrecked luxury cruise ships carrying international passengers, implying any coming disaster may extend far beyond Japan's borders. 

Most chillingly, she heard the name "Hades"—the Greek god of the underworld—which she interprets as either warning of seismic underground activity or representing a profound metaphysical shift. The artist suggests the scale could dwarf the 2011 tsunami, potentially causing permanent geographical changes to coastlines.  

Practical warnings and philosophical reflections  

Beyond the apocalyptic imagery, Tatsuki offers practical advice about preparing for potential resource shortages and social breakdown. She emphasizes the importance of storing emergency supplies while cautioning against panic. 

The book blends these warnings with deeply personal content, including childhood memories, her journey becoming a manga artist, and philosophical musings about destiny and spirituality. Tatsuki positions the work as more spiritual memoir than doomsday prophecy, aiming to foster community resilience rather than fear.  

A call for preparedness without panic  

As July approaches, Tatsuki's clarified predictions continue generating intense discussion. While some dismiss her visions, others note her past accurate forecasts warrant attention. The artist stresses her primary goal is promoting disaster awareness and humanitarian values, leaving readers to interpret her warnings appropriately.