A viral manga prediction of a July 5 megaquake has sparked panic across Japan, but scientists dismiss the claims as unscientific and warn of real risks from the Nankai Trough.

The prediction is based on a 2021 manga by Ryo Tatsuki, who even predicted the 1995 Kobe earthquake and the 2011 Tohoku tsunami.

A viral manga prediction about a mega-tsunami hitting Japan on July 5, 2025, has sparked panic on social media. Is it real or just a rumor? Find out the truth behind the "Japanese Baba Vanga's" warning.