Is this game a blasphemy against Shinto and Buddhism?

[Overview]
In a game where characters with traditional Shinto and Buddha motifs appear, they have a serious psychological conflict with the act of attacking them and getting points.
I've asked the same question before, but since misunderstandings may occur to everyone, I've prepared a reference video. Also, I would like to tell you what needs to be properly conveyed, so I would like to ask you again.

[Specific situation]
I've attacked characters that personify “Ibuki Daimyojin” and “Three Treasures” in the game.
For details, I would appreciate it if you could refer to the YouTube video in the URL section below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g0ay28ZcoI
9:49
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xChPQl1jTEg
3:27
I've played similar games before, but I wanted to get a character that personifies Ibuki Daimyojin. However, in this year's game, I don't know if this game is a blasphemy against Shinto or not. I thought I'd talk to AI, but I don't think this means AI, but people.

[Contents of the conflict]
I was given a lot of courage and excitement by capturing the story for a long time with many characters, including characters that personify Ibuki Daimei, and received a lot of courage and excitement (Sakata Kintoki, where Sanzo Hoshi fights to save the main character, defeats enemies that tried to misuse Ibuki Daimei, etc.)
https://typemoon.wiki.cre.jp/wiki/%E7%8E%84%E5%A5%98%E4%B8%89%E8%94%B5#Fate/Grand_Order
https://typemoon.wiki.cre.jp/wiki/%E4%BC%8A%E5%90%B9%E7%AB%A5%E5%AD%90
[Purpose of consultation]
I've asked the same question about twice before, and I don't think I should deny that I have received advice that I should stop playing games where there is a possibility of being punished. However, I didn't give sufficient explanations, and there may be discrepancies in recognition, so I've introduced reference sites and videos. If I have time, I'd like to take a look and hear everyone's answers again.

5 Zen Responses

There's no need to worry.

Master Sanzang in “Journey to the West” travels with Son Goku, Sha Gojo, and Iphakkai and confront various monsters. It's completely different from historical facts, but that doesn't mean “Journey to the West” blasphemed Genjo Sanzang Master.
An evil boss character called the dark Dainichi Nyorai appears in the comic “Peacock King,” and gods from Japanese mythology appear as villains. However, it cannot be said that “King Peacock” blasphemed Dainichi Nyorai and the gods.
The same goes for games. There's no need to worry.

Games are games, movies are movies, comics are comics, and they're not reality, so don't worry about it.
But if the psychological conflict continues to be painful no matter what, you should stop it.
If there's a character you like, I think you should only choose one that doesn't attack that character.

Maybe it depends on the person

I don't know if it's blasphemy
I'll tell you my case

Since it's a temple that believes in dragons
I was happy when I found a dragon game and tried it
But the content
A game where you defeat a dragon as it approaches while spewing fire
When I defeated the dragon and cleared it, it really hurt my heart to see the dragon that fell
Even if you clear it
It made me feel dazed
I've decided not to play this game anymore

I think you should make your own judgments based on your feelings

Repentance has been delivered to the Buddha, and the game is in your heart.

Asking the same questions over and over again means I want to play this game. But you've said before that there's also fear and disgust. That's why I've been in conflict all this time, I'm tired, and I can't make my own judgments. Even so, it's impossible to stop it. You've always been worried that you've blasphemed.

I'm sure, even if we tell you, you won't be able to finish this issue if you're not convinced by yourself.

However, “it's okay” is probably the Buddha's answer. This is because the Buddha is already listening to your repentance. Furthermore, we monks speak for the will of the Buddha.

I think it's fine just the way you want it. It's fine, but if you want to stop, I'll stop it. If you want to play games, enjoy it. It's a good idea to think about games separately from your respect and belief in the Buddha. The rest is up to you to decide. You must make that decision yourself.

Repentance has been delivered to the Buddha, and the game is in your heart.

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