Japanese Baba Vanga's chilling July 2025 Tsunami prophecy resurfaces: ‘Not the exact date, but'

Mint

2 days ago

A prediction from a Japanese manga made years ago is back in the spotlight after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
Notably, the quake sent tsunami waves towards Japan's northern Hokkaido island and Russia's Kuril Islands.
This has revived discussion around a 1999 prediction made by Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki, often called the 'New Baba Vanga'. Some social media users are calling it a fulfilled prophecy, although the timing was slightly off.
In her manga, 'The Future I Saw', Tatsuki wrote of a crack forming under the sea between Japan and the Philippines. According to her, this would cause a tsunami three times stronger than the one in 2011.
As reports of the earthquake spread, many turned their attention to Watashi ga Mita Mirai (The Future I Saw), a manga first released in 1999 by Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki.
Fans believe several of Tatsuki's predictions, drawn from her dreams and published in her manga, have come true over the years.
The manga is known for mentioning real events such as the deaths of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury, the COVID-19 pandemic, and most notably, the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Because of her record, Tatsuki has often been referred to as the 'Japanese Baba Vanga', a comparison to the late Bulgarian mystic who is credited with predicting major world events like the 9/11 attacks, the rise of ISIS, and Barack Obama's presidency.
Now 70, Tatsuki once wrote in her diary that she had dreamt of a 'crack opening up under the seabed between Japan and the Philippines, sending ashore waves three times as tall as those from the Tohoku earthquake'.
Earlier this year, some fans of her manga pointed out a warning linked to July 2025. There was particular focus on July 5, with many speculating that a major event could take place on that date.
When nothing major happened on the day, most people dismissed the prediction and moved on.
However, it is worth noting that during that period, a series of quakes were reported near Japan's distant Tokara Islands, along with a major eruption from a long-inactive volcano.
As the damage was limited, interest soon faded.
But after Wednesday's powerful quake and the resulting tsunami warnings, attention on Tatsuki's manga has resurfaced. Many are now questioning whether the prediction was simply a few weeks early.
Around two million people have been evacuated as fears grow that waves nearly 10 feet high could strike.
Beaches have emptied as people fled to higher ground. Many took shelter on rooftops, while initial waves were already spotted along Hokkaido's northern coast.
What has caught attention is that these tremors and sea surges appear to align with predictions made by Ryo Tatsuki, who had recorded 15 dreams in the 1990s.
Social media users are once again linking the tsunami event to one of Tatsuki's visions.
One post on X read, 'Not the exact date, but you have to respect Ryo Tatsuki.'
Another wrote, 'Even though the place and timing is not the exact Ryo Tatsuki–Baba Vanga of Japan, prediction is happening again.'
A third added, 'Baba Vanga's 2025 prophecy had already shaken Japan's tourism industry — but no one expected it to be this accurate. A massive quake near Russia triggered real tsunami waves that hit both Japan and Russia. Chilling.'
'RYO Tatsuki was right on Tsunami. New Baba Vanga's July Prediction came true. A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggering 4m high tsunami waves,' another user wrote.
In recent weeks, online discussions around her prediction had surged on Japanese platforms, with trending hashtags like #July5Disaster.
However, experts have rejected these claims. Professor Sekiya Naoya from Tokyo University has dismissed such predictions as lacking scientific credibility, pointing out that earthquakes cannot be predicted in advance.
Earlier, Japanese authorities also advised the public not to take such predictions seriously, stating they are baseless and not supported by science.
Nearly two million people in Japan were urged to evacuate, with many moving by car or on foot to reach higher ground.
A tsunami of 1.3 metres struck a port in Iwate, a northern prefecture, according to Japan's weather agency.
This came after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit earlier in the day near Petropavlovsk, located on Russia's remote Kamchatka Peninsula. It ranks among the ten strongest quakes ever recorded.
People in affected parts of Japan headed to evacuation centres, with memories still fresh of the 2011 disaster that triggered reactor meltdowns at a nuclear plant. As of Wednesday, no irregularities were reported at Japan's nuclear facilities.
The tsunami alert also disrupted transport. Ferry services, train routes and airport operations in the impacted regions were either delayed or suspended.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi warned that evacuees might not be able to return home by nightfall, adding that the tsunami threat may continue for some time.
'New Baba Vanga Was Right?': Internet Reacts As Manga Prophecy Resurfaces After Massive Quake Near Japan
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday has reignited debate around a decades-old manga prediction — one that some claim eerily foreshadowed the event.
The tremor triggered tsunami waves across Japan's northern Hokkaido region and Russia's Kuril Islands, sending nearly 2 million people scrambling to evacuate coastal areas. But while emergency teams raced to respond, social media lit up with a different kind of alarm — a prophecy.
Fans of Ryo Tatsuki, a Japanese manga artist often dubbed the 'New Baba Vanga', pointed to her 1999 graphic novel Watashi ga Mita Mirai (The Future I Saw), in which she wrote about a devastating tsunami that would hit Japan after a massive undersea crack forms between Japan and the Philippines.
In a chilling parallel, Wednesday's quake — one of the strongest ever recorded in the region — has revived interest in her prediction. 'Not the exact date, but you have to respect Ryo Tatsuki,' one user posted on X. Another added, 'She warned us about July. It's not far off.'
Tatsuki's manga has long fascinated readers with its eerily accurate predictions — including the 2011 Japan tsunami, the Covid-19 pandemic, and even the deaths of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury. Her visions, she claimed, came to her in dreams. She documented 15 of these in the 1990s, many of which, fans argue, have come true.
Earlier this year, buzz around her work surged again, with several X and Reddit users referencing her supposed warning about a major event in July 2025. While July 5 passed without incident, a series of smaller quakes and volcanic eruptions around that time had already spooked believers. With this week's massive tremor, they say the 'timing was just slightly off.'
A user on X wrote, 'RYO Tatsuki was right on Tsunami. New Baba Vanga's July prediction came true.' Another comment read: 'Baba Vanga's 2025 prophecy had already shaken Japan's tourism industry — but no one expected this level of accuracy.'
According to reports, flight bookings from Hong Kong to Japan fell by 83% in late June and early July, partly due to fears fuelled by the prophecy.
However, experts have cautioned against giving credence to such forecasts. Tokyo University professor Sekiya Naoya dismissed the viral theories, saying, 'There is no scientific method to predict earthquakes. These claims are pure coincidence.'
Japan's weather agency also advised the public to rely only on official updates and alerts.
As of Wednesday evening, tsunami waves of over 1 metre had reached parts of northern Japan. Authorities continued to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas, warning that the tsunami threat could persist into the night.
Though officials remain focused on safety and facts, a corner of the internet is captivated by a decades-old manga that, according to believers, 'saw it all coming.'
'New Baba Vanga Was Right?': Internet Reacts As Manga Prophecy Resurfaces After Massive Quake Near Japan
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday has reignited debate around a decades-old manga prediction — one that some claim eerily foreshadowed the event.
The tremor triggered tsunami waves across Japan's northern Hokkaido region and Russia's Kuril Islands, sending nearly 2 million people scrambling to evacuate coastal areas. But while emergency teams raced to respond, social media lit up with a different kind of alarm — a prophecy.
Fans of Ryo Tatsuki, a Japanese manga artist often dubbed the 'New Baba Vanga', pointed to her 1999 graphic novel Watashi ga Mita Mirai (The Future I Saw), in which she wrote about a devastating tsunami that would hit Japan after a massive undersea crack forms between Japan and the Philippines.
In a chilling parallel, Wednesday's quake — one of the strongest ever recorded in the region — has revived interest in her prediction. 'Not the exact date, but you have to respect Ryo Tatsuki,' one user posted on X. Another added, 'She warned us about July. It's not far off.'
Tatsuki's manga has long fascinated readers with its eerily accurate predictions — including the 2011 Japan tsunami, the Covid-19 pandemic, and even the deaths of Princess Diana and Freddie Mercury. Her visions, she claimed, came to her in dreams. She documented 15 of these in the 1990s, many of which, fans argue, have come true.
Earlier this year, buzz around her work surged again, with several X and Reddit users referencing her supposed warning about a major event in July 2025. While July 5 passed without incident, a series of smaller quakes and volcanic eruptions around that time had already spooked believers. With this week's massive tremor, they say the 'timing was just slightly off.'
A user on X wrote, 'RYO Tatsuki was right on Tsunami. New Baba Vanga's July prediction came true.' Another comment read: 'Baba Vanga's 2025 prophecy had already shaken Japan's tourism industry — but no one expected this level of accuracy.'
According to reports, flight bookings from Hong Kong to Japan fell by 83% in late June and early July, partly due to fears fuelled by the prophecy.
However, experts have cautioned against giving credence to such forecasts. Tokyo University professor Sekiya Naoya dismissed the viral theories, saying, 'There is no scientific method to predict earthquakes. These claims are pure coincidence.'
Japan's weather agency also advised the public to rely only on official updates and alerts.
As of Wednesday evening, tsunami waves of over 1 metre had reached parts of northern Japan. Authorities continued to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas, warning that the tsunami threat could persist into the night.
Though officials remain focused on safety and facts, a corner of the internet is captivated by a decades-old manga that, according to believers, 'saw it all coming.'