So I need to do an animation for a project...

blender :D EDIT: And it's free!

Adobe Flash.

maya

MS Paint then join the pictures together.

Traditional 2D: http://plasticanimationpaper.dk/ (if you don't have a pen tablet, it will probably be difficult)

any manual technique is much better if ur not a pro with PC.

for me 3d studio max was best and easiest to manage, learn, and work with. Although maya is more advanced but harder to learn.

cinema 4d

I've been using Maya for a couple years now. In my opinion its the best tool for 3D. However there is a big price tag on it unless you wanna get a trial key or pirate it (dont pirate it). Id say you're best of with Blender, I've never used it myself so i cant say how it is. But hey, its free!

Anime studios