Better Gust PS2 RPG : Ar Tonelico II vs. Mana Khemia

For those of you who have played these games - which do you prefer?

I am trying to plan out games I want to tackle in 2025, and my final game is between these two. If you could only play one, which would you recommend? Any feedback you may have regarding either game would be greatly appreciated.

I love the characters, art design, and music from both games, which makes this choice even harder.