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Yuna Shishido (宍戸佑名 Shishido Yūna, born June 23, 1985), known by the stage name Kavka Shishido (シシド・カフカ Shishido Kafuka) is a Japanese drummer and vocalist. Originally a member of the rock band The News, she debuted as a solo musician in 2012 and released her debut album Kavkanize in 2013. She prominently plays the drums in all of her promotions.

Shishido was given the name Kavka for her stage name by copy editor Junpei Watanabe. Shishido always wore black, reminding him of a crow. He picked the Czech word kavka, which refers to the daurian jackdaw.

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