What's your history with JRPG-like sub-genre?

I played JRPGs since 90s and essentially played and/or finished all major titles like Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VI/VII/X, Valkyrie Profile, Persona 2-5 etc. Not to mention, lesser known titles. For 25 years my favorite JRPG was Xenogears. Until COE33 dethroned it.

I'm curious to hear what games people played before Clair Obscur. What was your favorite JRPG before Clair Obscur? Is Clair Obscur your new favorite or...