アバン

noun

pre-opening sequence; cold open; teaser before credits

Abbreviation of アバンタイトル. Refers to a short scene or segment shown before the opening credits in a film, anime, or TV show.

from French avant

See also: アバンタイトル

• このアニメのアバンは毎まい回かい面おも白しろい。

  The pre-opening sequence of this anime is interesting every time.

• 映えい画がのアバンでいきなりアクションが始はじまった。

  The action started suddenly in the film's cold open.