Is the word animado the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

No.

While the spelling, grammar, and dictionary definitions are identical, there is a difference in typical usage and nuance. In Brazilian Portuguese, "animado" is the primary word used to express being "stoked" or "excited" about a future event. In Continental Portuguese, while "animado" can be used, "entusiasmado" is the more standard choice for high levels of excitement. Furthermore, in Brazil, "animado" is frequently used to describe an energetic personality, whereas in Portugal, it is more commonly used to describe a person's temporary mood or the lively atmosphere of an event.

There is also a phonetic difference: Brazilian Portuguese features more significant vowel reduction (the final "o" is almost always pronounced as a "u") and a more rhythmic, syllable-timed cadence, whereas Continental Portuguese is more stress-timed and has more closed vowel sounds.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Estou muito animado para as férias! (I'm so excited for the holidays!)
2. A festa de ontem estava super animada. (Yesterday's party was super lively.)
3. Ele é um garoto muito animado e cheio de energia. (He is a very energetic and high-spirited boy.)
4. O mercado de tecnologia está bem animado ultimamente. (The tech market has been quite active lately.)
5. Não fiquei nada animado com essa notícia. (I wasn't excited about that news at all.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Estou muito entusiasmado com as férias! (I am very enthusiastic about the holidays!)
2. A festa de ontem estava muito divertida. (Yesterday's party was very fun.)
3. Ele é um rapaz muito alegre. (He is a very cheerful boy.)
4. O mercado tecnológico está bastante dinâmico ultimamente. (The tech market is quite dynamic lately.)
5. Não fiquei nada contente com essa notícia. (I was not happy with that news at all.)