What began as creative inspiration for a manga artist has morphed into a full-blown phenomenon. Ryo Tatsuki, who once drew comic books, now finds her dreams treated as prophecies by millions. Her latest vision – a July 2025 tsunami devastating Japan and nearby regions – is causing real economic tremors months before the predicted date.
Tatsuki’s transformation into Japan’s resident oracle started accidentally. Her 1999 manga book contained disaster-themed stories that some later interpreted as predictions after real events occurred. The 2011 tsunami cemented her reputation when fans noticed she’d mentioned that month in her work. Now, social media amplifies every new “prediction,” with her 2021 warning about boiling oceans going viral.
While scientists uniformly dismiss her claims, pointing to Japan’s advanced earthquake monitoring systems showing no abnormal activity, the tourism sector is already suffering. The power of viral misinformation becomes clear as travelers cancel Japan trips based solely on an artist’s dreams, demonstrating how quickly fiction can shape reality in our digital age.