The document states that President Saddam Hussein received information about the film from the state intelligence agency. According to information, the names used in the Pokemon movies contain an invitation that cannot be tolerated.

Reporting from neutrality (13/4/16), it was revealed a fact that the word Pokemon itself means "I am Jewish". The name Pokemon is taken from the Syriac language, or the Syriac language, which in Indonesian means: 'I am Jewish'.

Meaning of Pikachu in Syriac: "Be a Jew"

Also reported from neutrality (13/4/16), it was revealed that the word Pikachu, a type of monster icon in Pokemon, means "Be Jewish". The name Pikachu is taken from the Syriac language, or Syriac, which in Indonesian means 'Be a Jew'.

Then it was revealed a fact that the word Charmender, one of the iconic types of monsters in pokemon which means "God is Weak". The name Charmender is taken from the Syriac, or Syriac language which in Indonesian means 'God is Weak.'

Of course, the meaning is very offensive to adherents of religion, especially Islam and Christianity. Because, in Islam, it is clearly called Allahu Akbar (God is Great). and in Christianity it is called the Holy God.

The reason for the ban, as stated in the document, was to prevent the entry of Jewish influences into the children and the nation's culture.

Pokemon cartoons were banned in Iraq by President Saddam Hussein. Of course, the prohibition is not just a ban without a reason. There are good reasons why Saddam Hussein was so adamant in boycotting these children's cartoons.

In a state document confiscated by US troops, during a coup in 2004, it was revealed that there were "uncommendable" actions or negative messages behind the film.

The document states that President Saddam Hussein received information about the film from the state intelligence agency. According to information, the names used in the Pokemon movies contain an invitation that cannot be tolerated.