If he prefers western type games so much, then he should make a western type game if he think they are better. Because XCX is very much a JRPG.

What is a JRPG? Explain how XCX is very much like it, and how it could be made not to be like it.

I love it how Xenoblade mixes japanese and western elements to make an overall greatly rewarding experience.

Interesting. I would be curious to see how it would turn out if they tried to make a Western RPG.

DId you play Xenogears or watched Neon Genesis Evangelion at all?

Because other than both having mechs, they are nothing alike.

Their plots are quite, quite different. I mean, I can see somebody argue that they share similar themes, but the actual plots aren't the same. 

Well you give me an example of a WRPG thats like XCX...?

There are obvious references to each other. SEELE and the Gazel Ministry, for starters?Seriously, look up connections between NGE and Xenogears. There are tons of references.

I have played Xenogears four times and watched NGE twice. Perhaps direct copy was an overstatement on my part, but the concept of making a mecha with clear and prominent references to Jung, Freud, and the Old Testament is borderline plagiarism. I say this as someone who is a hardcore fan of Xenogears.

While it remains culturally Japanese, XCX does have a lot of noticeable Western influence; it's open, non-linear structure is more remiscent of a WRPG than a JRPG, and its aesthetics include a lot of clear nods to the likes of Mass Effect and Halo.

I would crawl through broken glass for The Last Story 2 co-developed by Mistwalker and Nintendo EAD.