What Final Fantasy should I play next??

So here's the thing, I've been trying to get into the FF series, I've already played the first six games and while I kinda liked them I wouldn't say they "convinced me enough". I don't know how to put it exactly but I've seen many comments in this sub talking about how they started with XX popular FF game, they didn't like it, but then they played another one and began to absolutely adore the franchise and I think I share the sentiment. I've yet to find that FF game that just "clicks" on me, but I don't know which one it could be! so I figured I could ask in here. Here are some things about myself, if that helps:

- Persona and Fire Emblem are among the first JRPG franchises I've ever played and I'm still a HUGE fan of them. Persona 4 Golden and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn are my favorite games from those two.

- I've barely played any MMOs in my life but Dragon Quest X is one of my favorite DQs.

- Final Fantasy III is the most fun I've had with a JRPG in YEARS.

- IX and XVI are the FFs that caught my eye the most. I really dig IXs overall style and XVI looks really cool (or maybe I'm just infatuated by Clive lol).

- As for games that I played recently that I liked... NEO: TWEWY and Romancing Saga: Minstrel Song were pretty dang awesome.

- I can't play anything that came on the PS5, both because I don't have the console and because my Pc ain't that strong.

- As for what I want in a game, I'd like it to be fun and to have endearing characters over anything else. Good world building and character development is very welcome too.