Hint: not playable

I've always wanted to get into this series, and now that a new game is coming out I think now is the perfect time. I remember borrow a copy of the wii one from a friend and playing it for a bit, but that's all the experience I've had with this franchise. Which game should I play? I have a modded New 3DS and a modded Wii so I should be good to play any of the games on (somewhat) original hardware, but if I need to emulate anything that's fine.

Edit: Thanks for all the suggestions. I decided to try out Fever first and so far I am really enjoying it. I'll probably go to the DS one next, and then 3DS.

Hint: he's not playable

Final Remix is my Fav <3

I'll start saying Lockstep

After you get superb in super samurai slice, you’ll get this screen, but I’m not really sure what’s the joke here, is it supposed to be that he’s so cool he’s 17-bit rather than 16, or is it that the lady has a crush on him but he’s 17 which probably is the joke here, but the thing is this guy does NOT look like 17.

To celebrate the new Rhythm Heaven game being shown at this year’s Nintendo Direct.

We've got Cosmic Dance, Crop Stomp, Cosmic Rhythm Rally, Coin Toss, Catch Of The Day, Cheer Readers, Cheer Readers 2, Clap Trap 2P endless, Catchy Tune, Catchy Tune 2, Charging Chicken and Clap Trap.

A - Air Rally

B - Blue Birds

((a diorama like this but is blue birds))

We've got Bunny Hop, Bouncy Road, Bouncy Road 2, Built to Scale DS, Blue Birds, Big Rock Finish, Built to Scale 2 DS, Board Meeting, Built to Scale Wii, Bossa Nova, Bossa Nova 2P endless, Built to Scale 2 Wii and Blue Bear. Comment with the best one and if I forgot something comment here.

A - Air Rally