Japanese airlines forced to cancel flights after manga author predicts disaster

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The manga titled “The Vision of the Future” has been remarkably prescient about global catastrophes since its debut in 1999. A recent reissue from 2021 included a forecast of a disaster slated for July 5, 2025. This prophecy sparked widespread apprehension, causing airlines to cancel flights on that day as many passengers shied away from flying due to superstition.

As an ardent admirer, I’d rephrase it like this: Ryo Tatsuki, the mangaka extraordinaire, refers to her manga as a “dream diary.” She claims that visions come to her in dreams and she transcribes those dreams into the format of a manga, thereby weaving a tale from her dreams.

Moreover, although these predictions might seem ordinary by themselves, she’s made several accurate forecasts in the past, such as predicting Freddie Mercury’s demise, the 2011 earthquake in Japan, and a range of other events.

Due to old beliefs or fears, many people decided not to travel on that particular day, leading airlines to cancel their flights. Now, travel agencies are advising against these unfounded beliefs, assuring everyone that traveling is entirely secure.

90s manga’s prediction results in mass hysteria

As a devoted enthusiast, I’ve been grappling with travel apprehensions for quite some time now, thanks to a prophecy that spread like wildfire from Asia News Network. Back in May, travelers were racing against time to reach their destinations before the unfathomable occurred, seemingly accepting the manga’s prediction as an unavoidable fate.

According to one author’s forecast, and based on seismologists’ predictions, there is a significant likelihood of a powerful earthquake occurring along the Nankai Trench fault line. This potential event is often referred to as a “mega quake”, which leaves those who experienced the 2011 disaster anxious about the potential damage another massive earthquake could inflict.

The number of travels from Hong Kong has been decreasing since April, allegedly due to unfounded rumors on social media negatively impacting tourism, as stated by Japanese officials. This issue escalated on June 5th, leading several Japanese airlines to cancel flights based on reports, as there was insufficient demand for flights, causing them to reduce their flight schedules.

A professor who studies disasters at the University of Tokyo stated that predictions about when an earthquake will occur lack scientific backing; if one occurs in July, it would simply be a coincidence. It’s not wise to rely on rumors, but it’s essential to be prepared because an earthquake can potentially happen anywhere without warning.

By now, July 5th is already behind us, which means the specific prediction made in the manga didn’t happen as foretold. Yet, despite this, individuals who hold faith in Tatsuki’s prophecies remain vigilant and hesitant about traveling to that particular country.

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2025-07-06 21:18