Overview

• Ryo Tatsuki’s 1999 manga, 'The Future I Saw,' gained credibility after correctly predicting the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
• A 2021 reissue of the manga included a new prediction of a July 2025 underwater eruption and mega tsunami affecting Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia.
• Travel bookings to Japan from key markets like China and Hong Kong have dropped by 50%, with further cancellations expected in the coming months.
• The author and publisher have urged calm, advising readers to focus on expert disaster preparedness rather than panic.
• The resurgence of the manga highlights the cultural impact of prophetic narratives and their ability to influence public behavior and economic trends.