Shota Yasuda (安田章大, Yasuda Shōta, born September 11, 1984) is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, songwriter, and model. He is a member of Japanese male idol group Kanjani Eight, which is under the management of Johnny & Associates. He is the group's guitarist, and also one of its main rappers. He was previously guitarist of Kansai Johnny's Jr unit V.WEST before it was absorbed to form Kanjani Eight. His image color in the group is blue.