Who is Japan New Baba Vanga? All About Ryo Tatsuki and Her 2025 Earthquake Prediction

Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki has caused public concern again with a bold prediction. She claims a major earthquake will strike Japan in July 2025 — and many are taking her words seriously.

Why Is Ryo Tatsuki Being Compared to Baba Vanga?

Ryo Tatsuki is being called “Japan’s Baba Vanga” due to her past prediction skills. In 1999, she published a manga titled “The Future I Saw.” In that comic, she described a powerful earthquake and tsunami — a disaster that turned real with the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. That tragic event killed thousands and caused the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

Because of that accurate prediction, many people now believe Tatsuki’s warnings. In 2021, she released a full version of her manga. It included a shocking new forecast — a disastrous earthquake in July 2025.

What Is the Public Reaction?

Her warning has gone viral online, especially on social media platforms in Japan and Hong Kong. Some tourists have even canceled trips to Japan out of fear.

However, scientists and seismologists strongly disagree with such claims. They say there is no reliable way to predict earthquakes. The Japanese government and experts continue to stress that earthquake predictions made by psychics or artists are not based on science.

Is Japan at Risk of a Big Earthquake?

Yes — but not because of psychic visions.

Japan lies on the Ring of Fire, a region known for intense seismic activity. In early 2025, the government said there is an 80% chance of a major quake in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years. This forecast was made using scientific models, and officials shared the news to encourage people to be prepared, not afraid.

Some experts worry that public fear over Tatsuki’s prediction could cause unnecessary panic rather than helpful action.