Thunder Ryu Bldg., alternatively known as Evolution Gym, is an establishment in the video game No More Heroes. Located in the "Japantown" of Gold Town, it is the office of Thunder Ryu, a former Japanese professional wrestler turned Yakuza. Here, Ryu acts as Travis Touchdown's mentor, teaching him physical and sword techniques, pushing his strength and vitality to the limit. Thunder Ryu Bldg. is open to Travis anytime after he ranks eighth in the United Assassins Association. The sign above the building's entrance advertises that Ryu's Evolution Gym instructs weights, aerobics, boxing and pilates. Evolution Gym's phone number, according to a banner outside the building, is (111) 222-6892.
The building is still standing with its name in large gold lettering still in place even 12 years after Ryu's death.
Training[]
Dumbbell Training[]
| No. | Description | Price (LB$) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training that will extend your Beam Katana Combo. | 2,000 | After ranking ninth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 2 | Training that will extend your Beam Katana Combo. | 6,000 | After obtaining the Tsubaki. |
| 3 | Training that will extend your Beam Katana Combo. | 18,000 | After obtaining the Tsubaki Mk-II. |
| 4 | Training that will extend your Beam Katana Combo. | 40,000 | After obtaining the Tsubaki Mk-III. |
Bench Press Training[]
| No. | Description | Price (LB$) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training to increase "Strength". | 1,000 | After ranking ninth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 2 | Training to increase "Strength". | 1,000 | After ranking eighth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 3 | Training to increase "Strength". | 2,000 | After ranking seventh in the United Assassins Association. |
| 4 | Training to increase "Strength". | 4,000 | After ranking sixth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 5 | Training to increase "Strength". | 8,000 | After ranking fifth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 6 | Training to increase "Strength". | 16,000 | After ranking fourth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 7 | Training to increase "Strength". | 32,000 | After ranking third in the United Assassins Association. |
| 8 | Training to increase "Strength". | 64,000 | After ranking second in the United Assassins Association. |
Squat Training[]
| No. | Description | Price (LB$) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 1,000 | After ranking ninth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 2 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 1,000 | After ranking eighth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 3 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 2,000 | After ranking seventh in the United Assassins Association. |
| 4 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 4,000 | After ranking sixth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 5 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 8,000 | After ranking fifth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 6 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 16,000 | After ranking fourth in the United Assassins Association. |
| 7 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 32,000 | After ranking third in the United Assassins Association. |
| 8 | Training to increase "Maximum vitality". | 64,000 | After ranking second in the United Assassins Association. |
Santa Destroy Guide entry[]
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The office of Thunder Ryu, a former professional wrestler. No one knows exactly what he does that requires an office.