Guess the Anime from the Flowers

Just for fun, and in honour of Anime Day, can you guess which anime these beautiful hanachozu (floating flower displays) represent? There are four photos in total, presented in order from hardest to easiest. Let us know your guess in the comments and tell us which photo finally gave it away! However, the answer is also included at the bottom of the post! 

Photo 1

Photo 2 

Photo 3 

Photo 4 

Did you get it?

Correct answer after the next paragraph in brackets.

I took all these photos at Saimyouji, Kawagoe (Saitama Prefecture) in 2021. The temple is known for its themed pair hanachozu that changes weekly.

(Answer: Sailor Moon)