It very much has a set of "Prologue" episodes to help give you the context to like the story. I would say so.

Same here

The best way I can sum up Metaphor is Atlus making the best product they can.

That being said, Persona's gameplay, SMT's combat with a light spice of TMS and omg is it good.

It's a shame we'll probably never get a TMS sequel but Nintendo owns the right anyways afaik

Please watch arrietty, it's phenomenal. Very funny too

こんにちは！
(Hello!)

I recommend
Metaphor -> Tokyo Mirage Sessions

My favorite Japanese lore involves how Samurai would battle, before fighting, they announce their name and their foe listens. You can see how this translates to Power Rangers (or SS) where they announce themselves before fighting.

Hopefully it came with a money-back guarantee

Doctors without sorters. They cannot find your documents, for today your name is Patricia. Last visit you can in complaining about your knee, has anything gotten better?

And that's okay!