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'The Future I Saw Complete Edition' Reaches 1 Million Copies

Asuka Shinsha, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is thrilled to announce that the 'Complete Edition' of 'The Future I Saw' by Tatsuki Ryo has achieved remarkable success, surpassing one million copies sold in Japan since its publication in October 2021. This landmark achievement reflects the immense support received from readers over the past three and a half years, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has shared their appreciation for this work.

Originally published as a comic in 1999, ‘The Future I Saw’ gained significant attention due to a chilling prediction on its cover stating, “A major disaster will occur in March 2011.” This prediction coincided with the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake, leading to a surge of interest across media and the internet. The 'Complete Edition' was subsequently released in response to this phenomenon.

Author Tatsuki Ryo began recording dreams in a diary starting in 1985, and these visions were the foundation for 'The Future I Saw.' For the first time, the 'Complete Edition' has made these dream diaries public. Importantly, Ryo did not intend to provide prophecies directly; instead, interpretations were left to the readers.

The 'Complete Edition' includes significant content, such as details from a dream predicting that
The author's perspective on the importance of being prepared. Many readers have expressed their realization of the necessity of readiness through this book, which serves to enhance disaster-awareness and encourage mental preparation. This invaluable resource continues to resonate with a wide range of generations.

About the Author

Tatsuki Ryo was born on December 2, 1954, in Kanagawa Prefecture and currently resides in Yokohama. He made his manga debut in 1975 with 'Monthly Princess' (Akita Shoten). Over the years, he has written several notable works, including 'The Doll Story,' 'The Girl in Time,' and 'Blue Air Mail.' His comic 'The Future I Saw' was compiled from stories published from 1994 to 1998 in magazines like “True scary stories” and “Fear Experience,” and was later released as a standalone volume in 1999. Interestingly, this same year marked his retirement from manga. Ryo gained significant recognition as a prophetic manga artist after the earthquake prediction on the cover of 'The Future I Saw.'

In addition, the Complete Edition comes with versions published in traditional Chinese for regions such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, as well as a Korean-language edition, making the insights accessible to a broader international audience.

Asuka Shinsha continues to encourage readers worldwide to engage with this significant work, which emphasizes the essential message of preparation in the face of uncertainties ahead. Whether you’re a resident of Japan or anywhere else in the globe, this narrative provides crucial perspectives on foresight and readiness for the future.