-The TOS episode The Naked Time originally called for Sulu to use a katana, George Takei thought a rapier would be a better idea.
Sulu, Takei figured, was raised in the 23rd century, and wouldn't necessarily be inspired by samurai either, so he suggested to Black that Sulu have a rapier instead. Takei, game and energized, would duel his way into one of the series' more notable scenes
https://www.slashfilm.com/727375/the-lie-that-led-to-george-takeis-favorite-star-trek-scene/
-In the 2009 movie called Star Trek All of this was ignored and they gave Sulu a Katana.
-The 2009 movie decide to make Sulu gay
The idea came from Simon Pegg, who plays Scotty in the new films and penned the Beyond screenplay, and director Justin Lin, both of whom wanted to pay homage to Takei’s legacy as both a sci-fi icon and beloved LGBT activist.
-George Takei did not love this
George Takei Reacts to Gay Sulu News: “I Think It’s Really Unfortunate”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/george-takei-reacts-gay-sulu-909154/
-The director of 2009 Star Trek said he didn't like Star Trek when he was chosen to direct it.