Final Fantasy have really changed after X. They made the first Final Fantasy sequel FFX-2, increase number of spin offs and have taken more of a frivolous approach. X-2 was a first for Toriyama, while Matsuno left XII for other reasons.XIII brought the return of Toriyama with it's poor plot and linear gameplay. I think one of the solutions is for Kitase to return as a director rather than just being a producer. He's the one who directed FFVI,VII,VIII and one of the directors of Chrono...
I do agree with iamtehpwn and KeybladeMaster by removing Toriyama from directing the main series, as an event planner he was good in ffvii and ffviii. Tabata and Nomura are good substitutes, yet I really want Kitase to return as a director at least so that there would be more variety in the direction of the games. Looking at the history of the games he directed(ffvi,ffvii,ffviii and one of the directors of chrono trigger). All the games he directed were a success and fan favorites. The guy mu...