Did Japan's Baba Vanga just predict the return of a deadly virus like COVID? Here's what she said

Life is unpredictable, and thus, to calm our anxieties, we often turn to those who claim to see beyond the present. Psychics and prophets have long filled this space, offering vague, symbolic predictions that the rest of us try to interpret. These predictions can be a hit or miss, but what if one psychic has proven herself by making eerily accurate predictions—ones that came true years later?

From the cryptic writings of Nostradamus to the bizarre coincidental accuracies of 'The Simpsons', now more than ever, these psychics are trending for their 'predictions'.

Some, like the blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, have become famous for their seemingly prescient visions. Others include online self-proclaimed prophets or even AI recreations of long-dead seers. However, it seems one more name has joined the ranks. Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, who has solidified her reputation by predicting the death of Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana, has also said something chilling about a 'virus' that will come back.


Tatsuki, known for her 1999 comic The Future As I See It, reportedly had a dream in which she saw the arrival of a mysterious new virus. According to Japan Today, her book included the prediction that, “Around 2020, an unknown virus will appear, reaching its peak in April.” While it's hard to pinpoint exactly when COVID-19 reached its global peak, there's no denying the striking accuracy.

A mysterious virus appeared in late 2019 and went global by early 2020, changing the world in ways no one could have fully imagined. But it’s what comes next in Tatsuki’s comic that is causing concern now.


After predicting the 2020 outbreak, she warns, “It will then vanish but reappear around 10 years later.” If her vision holds, that would place the return of a major virus, possibly similar in scale to COVID-19, sometime around 2030. Though the world might be better equipped this time, thanks to hard-earned experience and improved infrastructure, it’s impossible to say how severe such a resurgence could be.

Tatsuki’s prophecy also fits into a broader wave of warnings. Scientists have identified similar strains of viruses in animals, suggesting that future pandemics are not only possible but likely. And even Nostradamus is said to have predicted a second global health disaster in the wake of COVID-19.


Adding to the mystery is a belief among some of Tatsuki’s followers that her visions operate on a “15-year cycle.” If an event she predicts doesn’t occur on time, it’s expected to shift forward by 15 years. This concept has led some to speculate that if no pandemic hits in 2030, the next “danger window” could be 2045.

In fact, one of her predictions—about a catastrophic environmental event—is scheduled for July of this year. If that one also unfolds, it could further bolster the eerie reputation surrounding her work.