Japanese manga artist Ryuju Ryo's work, "The Future I Saw," is based on his "dream diary" — a notebook where he recorded his prophetic dreams. Originally published in 1999, the manga shot to fame when some of its dream sequences were eerily linked to the 3/11 Great East Japan Earthquake, cementing its status as a "prophetic bible" for many.
And guess what? "Manga disaster prediction" is now a trending search term on X!
Thanks to its uncanny accuracy, second-hand copies of "The Future I Saw" once fetched a staggering 500,000 yen! Fast forward to October 2021, Asuka Shinsha released a complete edition. But here's the kicker: this new version included a final, chilling dream prediction – "A truly massive disaster will arrive in July 2025," specifically mentioning a huge earthquake and tsunami hitting Japan on July 5th, with repercussions felt across other Asian countries.
It's worth noting that this particular 2025 dream prediction wasn't in the original 1999 release; it was added to the complete edition. Naturally, this immediately sent shivers down readers' spines, with many believing a major catastrophe is now highly probable.
With July 2025 rapidly approaching, this "prophecy" has gone absolutely viral, especially across Hong Kong social media. It's even prompted many to cancel their travel plans to Japan. Domestically, similar "earthquake and tsunami are coming" content is flooding Japanese social media and video platforms, with countless users debating whether to scrap their own trips.
Addressing the travel cancellations and widespread panic, Ryuju Ryo spoke to Japanese media outlet Mainichi Shimbun. He stated, "I view this objectively. The public's intense interest actually signifies a heightened awareness of disaster preparedness. I hope this concern genuinely translates into safety measures and readiness. However, I also urge everyone not to be overly swayed and to consult expert opinions to take appropriate action."
Publisher Asuka Shinsha also chimed in, emphasizing, "The content of this book is based on the author's precognitive dreams and is not intended to create panic. We hope readers will consult expert advice and respond rationally to disaster-related issues."
via： 每日新聞